Become a Speaker
How can I become an NASSP Convention presenter?
We invite you to submit a proposal to present at the 91st Annual NASSP Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV, February 23-25, 2007. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Monday, May 1, 2006 (postmark date).
When will I know if my proposal for the 2007 Convention was accepted?
In May, our 2007 Convention Program Review Committee meets to select session proposals that best represent NASSP members' expressed topics of interest and concern. For those who are accepted as presenters in the 2007 NASSP Convention program, written notification is directed to the lead contact for the session (as designated in the proposal form) by late summer, 2006. In October, 2006, these same presenters selected receive a formal speaker confirmation package providing full and complete details regarding their session. A similar speaker confirmation package is directed to any named co-presenter(s) participating in an accepted session.
Questions may be directed to the Convention Department at 703-860-7262; or 7334.
| Official Deadlines |
| Receipt of Proposal Form |
May 1, 2006 |
| Initial Notice of Acceptance |
August 31, 2006 |
Formal Notice of Acceptance
(Includes Speaker Confirmation Package) |
October 31, 2006 |
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What Does NASSP Look for in a Proposal?
The 2007 NASSP Convention Program Committee includes practitioners from high school and middle level, as well as senior program representatives from the NASSP staff. In reviewing proposals submitted for consideration, the 2007 Committee applies the following considerations to all completed entries:
- Timeliness and relevance to leading education issues — similar to the five distinct Topic Areas found inside the submission form.
- Potential to attract and stimulate the interest and concerns of the NASSP Convention audience, both middle level and high school leaders.
- Potential to offer solid, practical "how to" information to benefit the audience, with a clarity of content and session objectives that will inspire attendees to act.
- Alignment between the session's title/description to the outline provided — and ultimately, to the program delivered onsite.
- Balance between cutting-edge issues and perennial concerns, demonstrating creativity teamed with practical application.
- Completeness of the submission form, according to the guidelines provided.
Questions may be directed to the Convention Department at 703-860-7262; or 7334.
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